Essential info

About Guvåghytta

Spend a night or a few at this idyllic DNT cabin on the shores of the Eidsfjord. In 2014, it was voted Norway’s most beautiful coastal cabin according to Ut.no. With Hellfjord in the west and the start of Jørnfjord in the east, you’ll get spectacular views of the water while adventuring in this area.

Your days may be filled with soaking up the sun or exploring the sea while using the free rowboats and canoes in the fjord. Take a refreshing dip into the sea or explore the climbing walls located behind the cottage. In the wintertime, warm up in the sauna.

The cabin was built in 1999, but documentation shows that this area has been inhabited for over 5,000 years.

Getting there

The cabin is about an hour drive from Sortland. Take Vesterålsgata/Road 820 for about 40 km before turning left on Road 914. After driving about 4 km, turn left onto Road 913. You'll drive on Road 913 for about 9 km before turning left onto the gravel road that leads to the parking lot. You can follow Google Maps using "Parkering Guvåghytta" as your destination.

The cabin is about 700 meters (about 10 min) from the parking lot, and it has a well-marked trail.

Note: There are no buses that stop near Guvåghytta.

Facts

Dogs are allowed in the boathouse, Mathiasnaustet, but not the main cabin.

Amenities

19 beds (4 sleeping places in the loft)

Space for tents

Woodburning stove

12 Watt solar-powered electricity

Both Guvåghytta and Mathiasnaustet have full kitchens with equipment

Indoor dry toilets

Water pump (about 10 meters from the cabin)

Rowboats

6 canoes

Life jackets in different sizes

BBQ area

Picnic table

Where to stay

There are two accommodations on the Guvåghytta (Guvåg Cabin) grounds. Guvåghytta, the main cabin has 13 beds as well as 4 places to sleep in the loft. Mathiasnaustet (Mathias Boathouse) has 6 beds. For a grand total of 19 beds and 4 sleeping places in the loft. There is also space near the BBQ area to pitch a tent.

How to access the cabin

Guvåghytta is part of the DNT cabin network. To get access to the key for opening the cabins you can visit:

Route types

There are three types of routes found in Outtt.

1. Out-and-back
An out-and-back route takes you to a certain point, for example the peak of a mountain, before returning to the start along the same trail. Distance and duration calculations are based on the total trip.

2. Loop
A loop route, also known as a circuit, brings you back to the start while avoiding retracing your steps. Distance and duration calculations are based on the total trip.

3. Point-to-point
A point-to-point route takes you from one location to another, without returning to the start. Distance and duration calculations are based on one-way travel.